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I was recently sent these images by a fellow member of the Arms and Armour Society and cannot recall having seen the markings before.
Does anyone recognise them? Many thanks |
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This symbol reminds me of the marks found on Omdurman arm daggers in my collection?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...udanese+dagger Last edited by Lew; 1st February 2012 at 11:30 PM. |
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Stephen,
That mark is a new one on me. My guess is that it is an ethnographic marking, not European. One mark is near the cross guard's "down piece" while the other side is some 6 inches below the cross guard. That seems to deviate from a "factory" style mark. Other more experienced members may better comment on whether it is an imitation of a European style mark. Could be a "construction" using simpler punches as in Lew's magnificent arm dagger. Also, I like the apparently planned asymmetry. Looks a little like a human form and done on purpose, maybe using a broken punch. Another good mystery!! Best regards, Ed |
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There are similarities here;
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14832 I'll cross post the threads Gav |
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I'd agree with Ed, ethnographic mark, not European. Does not resemble anything I recognize from European stamps. The geometric form reminds me a bit of Ethiopian architecture, but that is probably mere coincidence.
Certainly a mystery! |
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